Reds vs. Astros: Betting Preview for Sept. 4

Published 4:24 am Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Yordan Alvarez and the Houston Astros (75-63) will face off against Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (66-73) at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday, Sept. 4. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET.

Bookmakers have tabbed the Astros (-145) as moneyline favorites versus the Reds (+120). The total for this contest has been listed at 9.

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Reds vs. Astros Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
  • Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
  • Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Venue: Great American Ball Park
  • TV Channel: BSOH
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Astros -145
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds +120
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Nick Martinez (6-6) will take to the mound for the Reds and make his 12th start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up four earned runs and allowed seven hits in 5 1/3 innings pitched against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday.
  • In 11 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in two of them.
  • In 11 starts this season, Martinez has lasted five or more innings nine times, with an average of 3.0 innings per appearance.
  • He has 20 appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 37 chances this season.

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Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds have hit 160 homers this season, which ranks 13th in the majors.
  • Cincinnati is 16th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .399 this season.
  • The Reds have a team batting average of .233 this season, which ranks 24th among MLB teams.
  • Cincinnati has scored 621 runs (4.5 per game) this season, which ranks 15th in MLB.
  • The Reds have an OBP of .307 this season, which ranks 19th in MLB.
  • The Reds rank 23rd in strikeouts per game (9.0) among MLB offenses.
  • Cincinnati pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.18 ERA this year, which ranks 19th in MLB.
  • Cincinnati has an 8.7 K/9 rate this season as a pitching staff, 10th-best in baseball.
  • Reds pitchers have a 1.261 WHIP this season, 15th in the majors.

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